Tyler Ervin medically cleared for Texans training camp

Tyler Ervin medically cleared for Texans training camp

With minimal secured spots left on the roster heading towards the middle of minicamp, one roster spot might have officially become a position battle to watch for during the coming weeks. Texans running back and kick returner Tyler Ervin has been medically cleared to begin workouts as training camp begins.

The 2016 4th-round pick was placed on injured reserve after getting hurt with a torn patellar tendon on a punt return against the Tennessee Titans. Ervin, who only has played in 16 total games during his two-year stint in Houston, has yet to make a splash in the NFL that many Texans fans believed he would by now. So far, the former San Jose star has managed to only collect 677 total yards in special teams and yet to find the end zone on either return.

Ervin should have a close eye kept on him during minicamp as he looks to solidify his status as the team’s lead punt returner. With the arrival of Texas Tech returner and wide receiver Keke Coutee along with Braxton Miller’s return skills, a weak minicamp could lead to a permanent exit down in Houston for Ervin. Both Ervin and Miller are entering the third year of their rookie contracts and one could be cut to help fund the extension of keeping Texans all-pro defensive end Jadeveon Clowney.

Having the 24-year-old return man actually return is great news for the Texans special teams. That however doesn’t make him any safer of being let go when preseason is all said and done.

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